Director of Social Services, Sub-Acute Rehab

Springpoint • Monroe Twp., NJ

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About The Position

Village Point, a Springpoint Senior Living Community in Monroe, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Director of Social Services for its Sub-Acute Rehab setting. The role provides medically related social services to help each resident attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing.

The Director develops and implements case management services, supports resident and family communication and care planning, maintains progress notes in accordance with federal and state guidelines, and connects residents with outside services. The role also assists residents with financial and legal matters, arranges counseling, advocates for individual needs and preferences through assessment and care planning, and helps staff understand and support residents’ needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• CSW or LSW required.
• At least 3 years of experience with seniors.
• Experience in long-term care, state surveys, and maintaining occupancy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement case management services for all residents.
• Maintain contact with families, with the resident’s permission, to report on health changes, current goals, discharge planning, and participation in care planning.
• Maintain progress notes in accordance with federal and state guidelines for Sub-Acute Rehab.
• Assist staff in informing residents and their designated representatives about residents’ health status, health care choices, and the ramifications of those choices.
• Make referrals and obtain services from outside entities.
• Assist residents with financial and legal matters, including pension and Medicaid applications, lawyer referrals, obtaining Power of Attorney, legal guardianship procedures, and trustee matters.
• Arrange for needed counseling services.
• Use the assessment and care planning process to identify and seek ways to support residents’ individual needs and preferences, customary routines, concerns, and choices.
• Facilitate relationships between residents and staff by teaching staff how to understand and support residents’ individual needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401(k) with company match, once eligible.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary benefits, including DailyPay.
• Employee and resident bonus referral programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellness and wellbeing programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development and career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director